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The Desperate Hours
The Desperate Hours
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The Desperate Hours

1967
2h
Drama
Thriller
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1967

Runtime

2h

Storyline

The Hilliards are a middle class family whose lives are put in danger when escaped convict Glenn Griffin invades their home. Griffin is crazed, tormenting the Hilliards with his meek brother Hank and sadistic Robish.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h
Dec 13, 1967
Languages
English
Director
Ted Kotcheff
Ted Kotcheff
Production
Talent Associates
Talent Associates

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Michael Conrad

Michael Conrad

Sam Robish

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Dan Hilliard

Yvette Mimieux

Yvette Mimieux

Cindy Hilliard

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Hank Griffin

George Segal

George Segal

Glenn Griffin

Dolph Sweet

Dolph Sweet

Jesse Bard

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

Lt. Fredericks

Teresa Wright

Teresa Wright

Eleanor Hilliard

Michael Kearney

Ralphie Hilliard

Graham Jarvis

Graham Jarvis

Mart Hulswit

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